Speech Therapy That Meets Your Child Where They’re At
Who We Are
TalkNest is a speech therapy service built on connection, trust, and community.
We’re people who care, showing up with heart and purpose to help your child thrive in the ways that matter most.
Our approach is gentle, personalised, and grounded in the belief that every child deserves to feel heard, understood, and confident in their voice.
We work closely with families to create meaningful progress, whether that’s saying a first word, joining a classroom discussion, or simply being able to ask for what they need.
We proudly service families across Melbourne’s west, and offer remote support to others across Australia. When you book with TalkNest, you’re not just getting a therapist, you’re joining a caring team that’s committed to growing alongside your child, every step of the way.
Our Team
Moumin Shepherd
Co-Founder & Practice Manager
Moumin manages the day-to-day operations at TalkNest supporting children, families, and schools across Melton, Brookfield, and surrounds.
His role includes scheduling, NDIS administration, client onboarding, and coordinating services across homes, early learning centres, and schools. Moumin works closely with the clinical team to support consistent, high-quality service delivery and clear communication with families and educators and is often the first point of contact.
Marjana Hussien
Head Speech Pathologist
Marjana is a certified practising Speech Pathologist who is passionate about providing neurodiversity-affirming, strengths-based therapy for children, adolescents, and adults.
Before qualifying as a Speech Pathologist, Marjana worked for several years as a Speech Therapy Assistant in school settings, where she gained extensive experience supporting neurodiverse students and collaborating with educators and families. This foundation shaped her commitment to creating inclusive and affirming environments for every communicator.
Marjana has a special interest in speech sound disorders, language intervention, early intervention, augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and literacy development. She believes in celebrating each individual’s unique communication style and works alongside families to make therapy meaningful, practical, and empowering.
Outside of work, Marjana enjoys reformer Pilates, fitness, and spending time at the beach. She values balance, connection, and continuous growth, both personally and professionally, as part of her holistic approach to supporting clients and their families.
Speech Pathologist
Joining the TalkNest team soon
We’re currently growing our speech pathology team to support more families across Melbourne.
Occupational Therapist
Coming soon
TalkNest is expanding to include occupational therapy services to support children more holistically.
Our Approach At TalkNest
We believe communication isn’t just about words, it’s about connection, belonging, and being heard.
Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all. Every child is unique, and so is the way we support them. We take a child-centred, neurodiversity-affirming approach that focuses on building connection, trust, and confidence. We prioritise communication that is meaningful to your child, whether that’s through speech, visuals, signs, or AAC. We work closely with families, educators, and support teams to set real-life goals that matter, like asking for help, making friends, or telling a joke.